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Pease Mountain — Summits 44.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 573119
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Pease Mountain sits 44.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pease Mountain as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 573119. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pease Mountain sits at 43.75951° N, 70.80062° W (DMS 43°45′34″ N, 70°48′02″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pease Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pease Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.2 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 1.5 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 1.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 1.6 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.2 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pease Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 44.6 miles (south) and you reach Pease Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.760°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pease Mountain track the nearby Clark Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pease Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pease Mountain located?
Pease Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 44.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pease Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pease Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pease Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573119 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pease Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33143042.